Strawberry Festival returns to Brookfield

Published 9:34 pm, Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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The Brookfield Historical Society will hold its annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, May 26, after the town's Memorial Day parade. Preparing strawberry shortcake during last year's festival are, left to right, Liz Roberts, Kathy Rajcula and her mom, Elaine Rajcula. less

The Brookfield Historical Society will hold its annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, May 26, after the town's Memorial Day parade. Preparing strawberry shortcake during last year's festival are, left to right, ... more

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Folks can enjoy a sweet taste of local history this weekend when the Brookfield Historical Society holds its annual Strawberry Festival. A war memorial exhibit will be on display, too.

The festival, which has been conducted for more than 30 years, will take place on Sunday between 12:30 and 3 p.m. It will be outside the Brookfield Museum, at the intersection of Routes 25 and 133 in Brookfield Center.

Sunday's festival starts after the town's Memorial Day parade, which ends near the museum's parking lot, where the strawberry shortcake and refreshments will be sold. All proceeds will support future programs of the society.

Billy Michaels' Jazz for Juniors band will be performing outside, behind the historical society building. A display of antique and vintage automobiles will also be featured in the parking lot.

Historical society member Elaine Rajcula said the museum represents the Brookfield community with old flags, clothing, and pictures from residents. The third annual Brookfield War Memorial exhibit honors 43 former Brookfield residents who gave their lives serving the United States military.